How to get from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas by cable car and train?

From Downtown San Diego to Encinitas by cable car and train

To get from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from Civic Center Station station to America Plaza Station station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The cable car and train schedule from Downtown San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

58min$6.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75087
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas

The distance between Downtown San Diego, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 30.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas by cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car And Train schedule from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas

To check the cable car and train schedule from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown San Diego) and destination (Encinitas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each cable car and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest cable car and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Downtown San Diego and Encinitas in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego to America Plaza Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till America Plaza Station near Encinitas in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego by cable car and train?

    The total travel time between Downtown San Diego and Encinitas in San Diego by cable car and train is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Downtown San Diego to get to Encinitas in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Downtown San Diego and Encinitas in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the America Plaza Station, which is closest to Encinitas in San Diego.

  • When is the last train from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego?

    The last train from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego is the COASTER line. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot at 2:20 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas?

    The ride from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas costs $6.50.

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